The Parthenon

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The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? This work tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.

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Title: The Parthenon
Language: English
Authors: Mary Beard
Publisher: Profile Books(GB)
Released: 2002
Format: Hardcover
ISBN10: 186197292X
ISBN13: 9781861972927
Tags: History, Art & Culture, Non-Fiction, Architecture and Urbanism, Classics, Art, Architecture, Ancient History, Greece
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
Description: The ruined silhouette of the Parthenon on its hill above Athens is one of the world's most famous images. Its 'looted' Elgin Marbles are a global cause celebre. But what actually are they? This work tells the history and explains the significance of the Parthenon, the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens.